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The Memphis Chess Club is the 2nd oldest chess club in the United States. It's very rare local chess clubs get brick-and-mortar homes. Not only does it host weekly tournaments and lessons, and houses a miniature chess museum, but it acts as a community third space, coffeeshop, cafe, and pub. It's also housed in the historic Toof Printing Press buildin...
Tanuki Shopping Street is a tiny street in Asakusa, home to eleven Tanuki statues. Each one represents a different wish, and visitors can rub their bellies for good luck and the fulfillment of their desires. There is a statue each for good fortune, love, road safety, academics, wealth, peace at home, home security, health, beauty, victory, and friendship.
The stree...
Founded by Jack Weil in 1946, Rockmount Ranchwear is a mainstay of the Union Station neighborhood in Denver. Located in the same building on Wazee St. since their start, you can find the iconic snapped button shirts that Jack introduced to Western wear as a safety aspect for riders.
There is a small museum in the lofted area that showcases the history of the cl...
Within sight of the M2.3 road between Podgorica and Cetinje, the Spomenik palim borcima Ljesanske nahije commemorates the fallen of the Ljesanske nahije region in the conflicts of the 20th century.
Both it’s isolated location and the rundown condition of the monument lend a definite air of melancholy to the structure which was designed by Svetlana Kana Rad...
The Perry Hall Mansion is located at 3930 Perry Hall Road in Perry Hall, Maryland. It was first built in 1775 and is a historic landmark in Baltimore County. Perry Hall is an unincorporated area and a census-designated place. The mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1980. Its original architectural styles were Georgian and Palladi...
